Twomey backs Dublin to down Derry

Former Dublin selector Dom Twomey has backed the Blues to down Derry and march confidently through to the next round of the All-Ireland qualifiers.

Fri, 27 Jun, 2003 - 15:47

Former Dublin selector Dom Twomey has backed the Blues to down Derry and march confidently through to the next round of the All-Ireland qualifiers.

The Dubs face Derry tomorrow in Clones and Twomey, the current Wexford boss, believes they have a great chance of progressing having seen Derry in action in the league first hand this year.

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